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'Could have happened to any of us': driver fined for hitting elderly man
Summary
Jessy Feval, 31, was fined €750 after pleading guilty to driving without reasonable consideration when he struck 78‑year‑old Michael Jenkins, who was attempting to cross Rathgar Road on 7 November 2016. Jenkins, aged 83, suffered a fractured leg and a blood clot to his brain, and his wife had to care for him. Feval, who had no prior convictions, remained at the scene, admitted the offence, and cooperated with Gardaí. A breathalyser test was negative for alcohol or drugs. The court noted the incident was "the kind of thing that could have happened to any of us" and that Feval's good character and lack of previous convictions were mitigating factors. Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin imposed the fine and did not disqualify Feval from driving. No further court matters were pending.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Could have happened to any of us': driver fined for hitting elderly man. Charges or matters: driving without reasonable consideration at Rathgar Road, Dublin 6, on November 7, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 7, 2016 Incident
- 2021-12-17 Publication
Why: Feval told gardaí that because of this blockage, he was looking left as he was making the turn to see if there was any traffic past the truck and accelerated a bit as he thought a car was coming in the distance. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: driving without reasonable consideration at Rathgar Road, Dublin 6, on November 7, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin said it was significant that the prosecuting garda said the incident was "the kind of thing that could have happened to any of us".
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Rathgar Road
- Dublin
- Rathgar Road
- Rathgar Road
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